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Green
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Laura Vaccaro Seeger
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press; First Edition edition (2012, Mar 27th).
Pages: 40
Die cut pages bring surprise after surprise in this magical new book from the "Queen of the concept book"—an intricate and satisfying homage to green, the color of all creation. How many kinds of green are there? There's the lush green of a forest on a late spring day, the fresh, juicy green of a just-cut lime, the incandescent green of a firefly, and the vivid aquamarine of a tropical sea. In her newest book, Caldecott and Geisel Honor Book author Laura Vaccaro Seeger fashions an homage to a single color and, in doing so, creates a book that will delight and, quite possibly astonish you. Green is a Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2012 Green is a 2013 Caldecott Honor Book more
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Hero on a Bicycle
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Shirley Hughes
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick (2013, Apr 9th).
Pages: 224
In her first novel, beloved author Shirley Hughes presents a World War II adventure proving that in extraordinary circumstances, people are capable of extraordinary things.Italy, 1944: Florence is occupied by Nazi forces. The Italian resistance movement has not given up hope, though — and neither have thirteen-year- old Paolo and his sister, Costanza. As their mother is pressured into harboring escaping POWs, Paolo and Costanza each find a part to play in opposing the German forces. Both are desperate to fight the occupation, but what can two siblings — with only a bicycle to help them — do against a whole army? Middle-grade fans of history and adventure will be riveted by the action and the vividly evoked tension of World War II. more
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Up, Tall and High
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Ethan Long
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (2012, Feb 16th).
Pages: 40
2013 Recipient of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award!Three side-splitting stories in one great picture book! In three laugh-out-loud situations, an irresistible cast of colorful birds illustrate the concepts of "up," "tall" and "high." First, a short peacock proves that he may not be tall, but he definitely isn't small. Then, a resourceful bird helps his penguin friend find a way to fly. Finally, two birds want to live in the same tree, but what goes up must come down! Each short story features a flap that reveals a surprise twist. With fun fold-outs, easy-to-read text, and a hilarious cast of characters, these stories beg preschoolers and emerging readers to act them out again and again. more
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Septimus Heap, Book Seven: Fyre
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Angie Sage
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (2013, Apr 16th).
Pages: 720
Now that Septimus, Jenna, and Beetle are fourteen years old, they have assumed larger roles in their Magykal world. Beetle is the Chief Hermetic Scribe of the Manuscriptorium and Jenna will soon be Queen, but Septimus is still battling the remnants of the Darke Domaine, which will remain until the power of the evil Two-Faced Ring is destroyed forever. To accomplish that, the ancient Alchemie Fyre must be relit—a task that sends Septimus to the very origins of Magyk and Physik, testing both his skills and his loyalties to ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand and Alchemist Marcellus Pye.In a journey that encapsulates the entire Septimus Heap series, Septimus continues to discover who he is and expand upon his Magykal power and skills. more
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This Morning Sam Went to Mars: A book about paying attention
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Nancy Carlson
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing (2013, May 1st).
Pages: 32
Eight-year-old Sam is always daydreaming about exploring space and the deepest seas, which is awesome—except when he’s supposed to be focusing on schoolwork or stuff at home. It seems like all he hears is, “Focus, Sam!” and “Pay attention!” The doctor says Sam is lucky: He has a very powerful brain! But he does need some help focusing. She gives Sam and his dad lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam’s favorite strategy? Make time for imagination! more
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Necropolis (The Gatekeepers #4)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Anthony Horowitz
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Scholastic Press (2009, Apr 15th).
Pages: 400
As the fourth novel in the spellbinding Gatekeepers series begins, the world is under the greatest threat it’s ever known. The evil corporation Nightrise has amassed an immense amount of power . . . and the devastating force of the Old Ones is about to be unleashed around the globe. To stop this from happening, Matt and three of the Gatekeepers head to Hong Kong--not just the modern city of skyscrapers and wealth, but the secretive underworld beneath. In Hong Kong they will meet the final Gatekeeper, a girl named Scarlet, whose fate is inextricably joined to their own.... more
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The Three Little Pigs and the Somewhat Bad Wolf
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Mark Teague
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Orchard Books (2013, May 1st).
Pages: 48
Three little pigs, a somewhat bad wolf, sody-pop, chips, hay, mortar, bricks, and some huffing and puffing!Award-winning author and illustrator Mark Teague tells his humorous version of "The Three Little Pigs" with a zany twist!Three pigs spend their money on different things: potato chips, sody-pop, and building supplies. It comes as no surprise that a wolf is able to blow down the first two pigs' houses. When the wolf can't blow down the third pig's brick house, everyone comes together and the fun begins. The first two pigs give him potato chips and sody-pop, and the third pig makes everyone a healthy meal. Since only one pig has a house left, the other two pigs and the wolf move in with her. The somewhat bad wolf is no longer hungry. . more
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I Survived The Battle Of Gettysburg, 1863 (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Lauren Tarshis
Format: Library Binding
Publisher: Turtleback; Reprint edition (2013, Jan 1st).
Pages: 112
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Witnessing the harrowing events of the Civil War from the Pennsylvania sidelines, 11-year-old Henry endures the most grueling challenges of his life throughout a hot July week when he becomes inadvertently involved in the historic battle. Original. more
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People of the Caves (Half & Half Books: Level 2)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Alain Surget
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Treasure Bay (1999, Nov 30th).
Pages: 45
In the story, The almost wolf, a Cro-Magnon boy tries to tame a wolf ; in the facts section, learn how Cro-Magnons lived over 20,000 years ago. more
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A Doctor for the Animals: Great Story & Cool Facts (Half & Half Books: Level 1)
Author/Actors/Director/etc.: Natali Fortier
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Treasure Bay (1999, Nov 30th).
Pages: 29
In the story, Julie's new pet, a little girl who wants to be a veterinarian, finds a hurt bird. The majority of the book follows with facts about veterinarians. more
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